Beauty Bargains

[jayem]

OH! How can I forget?

LUX SOAP!

This stuff cleared my skin better than Proactiv, Acne Free Complex, Purpose Soap, or any other brand out there. I wash with it 2-3 times a day, and it makes my skin almost flawless. Plus, it's a vintage goodie. Good luck finding it anywhere though, I had to order it online in bulk because they don't sell individual bars anywhere.

 

[epr25]

Ok, Lux has several different kinds that come up when you google it. What kind worked on your face? I will try anything! I have been using the honey aspirin thing but if I could just use soap that would be so much easier!

 

[MissHannah]

Ok, don't throw rocks at me.

But I tried the COTY Airspun powders and is it me, or does it just sit on your face?

I feel like the powder accentuates every little line in your skin.

Thumbs down for me on this one. dang.

I will stick to my Besame I suppose..........

NOT just you - it does the same to me. Maybe it just depends on your skin type - mine is a little dry. I can't recommend Estee Lauder Aeromatte highly enough however. Not cheap at about £21 but I got a refill for £4 on ebay.

 

[jayem]

Ok, Lux has several different kinds that come up when you google it. What kind worked on your face? I will try anything! I have been using the honey aspirin thing but if I could just use soap that would be so much easier!

Oops, yeah I should've been clearer. The regular old white bar with the blue wrapped paper.

 

[ShrinkingViolet]

NOT just you - it does the same to me. Maybe it just depends on your skin type - mine is a little dry.

Jitterbugdoll recommends patting your skin with icy cold water on a cotton ball after powdering, have you tried this trick? It sets the powder and takes the flour-y look away.

 

[BlancheDubois]

Coty Airspun powder I apply with a velour powder puff by patting and pressing into my forehead, nose, around the mouth, and chin. I use little dots of Max Factor Pan-Stik on my eyelids (applied with my fingertip -- the warmth melts it a bit) as shadow base, and top this with a little Airspun powder, also patted in with my fingertip.

I don't apply any powder to my cheeks and sides of the face around the cheekbone and jawline area. I use a cream blush topped with a powder blush on the apples of my cheeks. This makes the cheek area glow and avoids the overly powdery look for me.

 

[desi_de_lu_lu]

NOT just you - it does the same to me. Maybe it just depends on your skin type - mine is a little dry. I can't recommend Estee Lauder Aeromatte highly enough however. Not cheap at about £21 but I got a refill for £4 on ebay.

Mmm..sometimes there are certain things that are worth the money. I will have to look at your recommendation. I believe you and I have the same type of skin and complexion. Thanks for the tip.

Desi

 

[leaette]

powder looks horrible on me if my skin is dry. to overcome this, i put on extra mosturizer on before applying the powder.

i don't have this problem in the summer. only winter.

 

[desi_de_lu_lu]

Well, I gave the Coty a try, even tried the other tricks the gals gave me, and I broke out.

I haven't had a problem like this in years. I don't know if it is the perfume in the powder, or the powder itself.

Well, so much for that!

THanks everyone on the tips, though. I guess I have to start a "Beauty - not so Bargain, but worth the money thread." (and add Besame and Shisheido powders to the list.) lol

 

[gluegungeisha]

powder looks horrible on me if my skin is dry. to overcome this, i put on extra mosturizer on before applying the powder.

i don't have this problem in the summer. only winter.

Do you set your powder after applying it? I spray my face with a gentle toner and that does the trick.

 

[desi_de_lu_lu]

I sprayed it with my Evian water mister.

I also probably don't have an adequate instrument to apply it with...

 

[epr25]

I am not that versed about powder but I would like to learn. What is this about setting the powder with something? Does that take the fuzzy look away and just leave the nice skin look?

 

[Jojo]

reading this thread there is something that suprises me. And that is that brands like maybelline and rimmel are so expensive here in holland.
Under 7 euro it is hard to find good make up. we have a couple of cheap brands over here. but most of it is always sold out.
the dream matte mouse costs € 10.99. and all the rimmel products just like the mascara's are not cheaper then about 8 euro i think. and for a student that's a lot of money.
I hope this comment does not sound angry or something. i was just only surprised.

 

[kerouacgrl]

Palmer's Olive Butter Formula w/ Vitamin E ($4ish) I put it on every night and my skin has never been smoother. It smells wonderful, too.

I have to second the recommendation for Palmer's Olive Butter Formula, I have been using it for a few weeks now and my skin is so soft. Also, it absorbs into the skin quickly, so you won't feel like you are leaving lotion on everything you touch (this is a pet peeve of mine).

 

[anabolina]

Has anyone on here tried the NYC (New York Color) nail polishes. I picked up the Long Lasting Nail Enamel in Cashmere Creme on clearance for $.49 and am seriously impressed with the quality. I usually buy Sally Hanson or OPI, but if the rest of them are as good as the nail polish I'm wearing right now, then I've found my HG nail polish. I have a tendancy to scape and peel at nail polish on my nails, but for some reason, this nail polish doesn't make me feel any need to play with it. I've been wearing it for 3 days and it actually looks just as good now as right after I applied it. I didn't even bother with a top coat for it. This stuff is awesome.

Oh, and cashmere creme is a beautiful baby blue pearlized color. I just picked up Big Apple Red Creme (red), Glitzy Grape Glitter(light pink), and Broadway Burgundy Frost (dark red). I know the names aren't nearly as cute and cool as the OPI ones, but I actually like the quality of these much more, even though they don't have as much selection, at least they cost a lot less at $1.00 each.

 

[desi_de_lu_lu]

Hard as glass - Nails

I bought this bottle of "Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat" from Sally's Beauty Supply.

If you have ever had acrylics taken off, or have thin brittle nails, this is the nail polish for you. Can be used as top coat or base coat or both.

2 coats later your nails are as hard as glass.
3 coats later you can deflect speeding bullets
4 coats later and you can chip diamonds.

Seriously, get it. It is the hardest nail hardener on the market and it has moisturizing properties.

It is only $4.99

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Anyone found any new bargains lately?

I am in desperate need of cheering up/beautifying...

 

[retrogirl1941]

Check out the link in my thread about mary kay make up on the cheap. I got some serious deals today. Everything is about 40% off regular prices!

Samantha

 

[retrogirl1941]

I just ordered from there site. They say my order shipped out today. SO we will see! I will fill everyone in with details later.

Samantha

 

[alexandra]

I won't lie, I use dollar store liquid eyeliner and dollar store mascara every day and have done for about 6 years.

The liquid eyeliner is as good as any other one I've ever tried and the mascara is pretty good too. It's fairly average and doesn't pretend to have any tricks up its sleeve (except lasting a long time and costing a dollar) so I bend the brush when I take it out of the container like an 'L' shape and it gets every single one of my lashes perfectly.

No complaints!